Jean L. Green, 87, Was Native of North Carolina

Jean L. (Ledford) Green, 87, of Cyprien Way in Edgartown died on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Windemere Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Oak Bluffs. She was the wife of the late Thomas T. Green Sr., to whom she was married on Feb. 2, 1942, and who died on Sept. 2, 1982.

Born in Franklin, N.C., on Feb. 28, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Rose (Scruggs) Ledford. She moved to the Vineyard 19 years ago from New York.

She had been employed as a private duty home healthcare aide until her retirement in 1995. Mrs. Green enjoyed gardening.

She is survived by her two sons, Thomas T. Green Jr. and Ronald A. Green, both of Edgartown, and four nieces and nephews.

Funeral services and interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Martha's Vineyard Inc., P.O. Box 2549, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557.

Arrangements are by the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home in North Attleboro. To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit the online register book at www/dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.